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Serena Williams‘ presence on the courts has always been admired by millions of fans. Be it her skills, her style, or her exceptional gear, tennis enthusiasts have treasured it thoroughly. Interestingly, Serena Williams’ gear has always been designed with precision and expertise. While the legend finds a deeply rooted connection with the world-renowned brand Nike, her footwear also carries the magic.

Even after Serena Williams has retired from her professional career, the magical touch can still be seen in her sneakers. Who do you think is behind the flawless design and creativity? Let’s find out.

Serena Williams’ collaboration with Nike

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Serena Williams has been a crucial part of the Nike world since 2003. Bringing her unique style to the tennis court, this partnership started when she was just 21 years old. The relationship has now grown into one of her most important as well as productive collaborations.

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The tennis legend has been dominating both the courts and the world of fashion for a long time. Her journey with Nike is not just about wonderful sneakers but about the creation of an image that every young female athlete wishes to achieve. It has been a story of developing new trends in the world of sports blended with fashion.

Now, let’s take a deeper dive into the team that creates these amazing sneakers that are loved by people of all age groups.

Serena Williams’ sneaker design crew

The sneakers that Serena Williams wears are not ordinary. The pieces are created with excellence, customizations, and precision. As the creations are very detailed, all of these elements are taken care of by a dedicated team known as the Serena Williams Nike Design Crew.

In 2021, Serena Williams collaboratively assembled a special group of ten budding designers. Working with a common objective to bring diverse perspectives to life through Nike’s collection, the team has been performing really well throughout their entire journey so far.

Each year, the team works tirelessly to create fresh and exciting designs that contain Serena’s essence in every thread it has. Entering 2024, the sneakerheads and the tennis fans are eagerly waiting to see what the amazing crew comes forward with this year.

The world eagerly waits for the Nike Air Max ‘Los Angeles’

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High levels of anticipation have been under development as sneakerheads around the world are eagerly waiting for the release of the Nike Air Max ‘Los Angeles.’ Created in collaboration with the Serena Williams Design Crew, this special edition Air Max 1 pays tribute to Serena’s hometown with a color scheme featuring Particle Beige, Rust Pink, and Light Bone. The city’s name will also be found on the sneaker with an “LA” mark sitting beneath the Nike logo.

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Derived from Los Angeles’ vibrant car culture, the mudguard of the Air Max 1 will showcase decorative lines, reminding the world of low-rider pin-striping. Set to hit the market on February 22, 2024, the Serena Williams Design Crew x Nike Air Max 1 “Los Angeles” will be available at select Nike Sportswear stores, online, and on Nike.com. Sized specifically for women, this limited edition sneaker is set to be priced at $150 USD.

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